Juliana Vicente
Director
Afronta! Facing It! (2017)
Season 1
This docuseries spotlights Afro-Brazilian thinkers sharing their individual journeys and discussing representation, entrepreneurship and community.
Released Nov. 20, 2017
Episode 42 min
10+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.brazilian-culture, imdb.afro-brazilian
Production Companies: Preta Portê Filmes
Country: Brazil
Languages:
Portuguese
S1E1 - Loo Nascimento
Designer, model and blogger Loo Nascimento talks about her life and work, and the value of self-understanding as a member of the African diaspora.
Nov. 20, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - Ingrid Silva
Ingrid Silva, a dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, discusses the differences between Brazil and the U.S. in the fight against racism.
Nov. 27, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - Rincon Sapiência
Rap artist Rincon Sapiência discusses his passion for Black culture including capoeira, reggae, and African religion, and it influences his music.
Dec. 4, 2017, midnight
S1E4 - Batekoo
The Batekoo organizers talk about a movement that centers marginalized and urban culture, collective strengthening, music, dance, and the Black body.
Dec. 11, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - Gabriel Martins
Filmmaker Gabriel Martins, whose films have appeared at more than 50 festivals worldwide, talks about the importance of Black characters.
Dec. 18, 2017, midnight
S1E6 - Benjamin Abras
Benjamim Abras, a multifaceted artist, talks about awareness through art and the role of Black culture from the perspective of contemporary art.
Dec. 25, 2017, midnight
S1E7 - Daniele DaMata
Makeup artist and entrepreneur Dani DaMata believes that her work is part of an expanding network. Discover how makeup can empower Black women.
Jan. 1, 2018, midnight
S1E8 - Tasha & Tracie Okereke
Tracie and Tasha, twin DJs and producers, talk about how their interest in fashion led to a blog that explores research on Black culture.
Jan. 8, 2018, midnight
S1E9 - Mariana de Matos
Mariana de Matos believes she became a poet because her feelings were not repressed as a child; now she uses her art to reveal colonial perspectives.
Jan. 15, 2018, midnight
S1E10 - André Novais
Filmmaker André Novais was nominated for two prizes in Cannes. Operating on the periphery, he uses friends and family as actors in his films.
Jan. 22, 2018, midnight
S1E11 - Mahal Pita
Mahal Pita is a music producer and designer. Learn about his career and how he sees himself as an instrument, a frontier, and a bridge between worlds.
Jan. 29, 2018, midnight
S1E12 - Grace Passô
Actress and director Grace Passô knows her theater resists conventional narratives; she creates her own texts that represent herself and her friends.
Feb. 5, 2018, midnight
S1E13 - Thamyra Thâmara
Thamyra Thâmara is a journalist, photographer and cultural creator. She depicts creative solutions to problems created by the state's failures.
Feb. 12, 2018, midnight
S1E14 - Xenia França
Xenia França found a form of expression in music that she had never expected. She gathers stories about ancestry and Black women's identity.
Feb. 19, 2018, midnight
S1E15 - Criola
Criola is a graffiti artist and fashion school graduate. She tells how valuable rap and hip-hop were in her studies and how graffiti became an escape.
Feb. 26, 2018, midnight
S1E16 - Dani Ornellas
Dani Ornellas is a film, theater, and TV actress. See how her choice of characters and her work has transformed her views on the issues of race.
March 5, 2018, midnight
S1E17 - Anelis Assumpção
Anelis Assumpção is a singer-songwriter. She talks about her musical journey and the importance of preserving the historical legacy of Black culture.
March 12, 2018, midnight
S1E18 - Magá Moura
Magá Moura, YouTuber and blogger, talks about becoming a fashion icon and the importance of Black representation in predominantly white spaces.
March 19, 2018, midnight
S1E19 - Tássia Reis
Singer and composer Tássia Reis believes that people identify with what she has to say and that there is a demand for Black artists in Brazil.
March 26, 2018, midnight
S1E20 - Liniker
Singer and composer Liniker traces her musical journey, exploring the places that enabled her to be an artist and learn how to express herself.
April 2, 2018, midnight
S1E21 - Yasmin Thayná
Researcher and filmmaker Yasmin Thayná talks about how her work reconnected her with her ancestry and addresses the political situation of Black women.
April 9, 2018, midnight
S1E22 - Raquel Virgínia
Raquel Virginia, a singer-songwriter, talks about being a Black trans woman, the importance of being part of a movement, and how this affects her life.
April 16, 2018, midnight
S1E23 - Juliana Luna
Artist and cultural ambassador Juliana Luna sees self-care as a form of militant resistance, allowing one to take care of oneself and the world.
April 23, 2018, midnight
S1E24 - Erica Malunguinho
Erica Malunguinho tells us about her journey and how she founded "Aparelha Luzia," a meeting place and cultural space developed for Black creators.
April 30, 2018, midnight
S1E25 - Diane Lima
Curator Diane Lima researches a project about the work of Black artists, revealing a connection between ancestry and the subjectivity of bodies.
May 7, 2018, midnight
S1E26 - Karol Conká
Rapper and presenter Karol Conká has become known for the expression "Tombamento," which symbolized an entire Black generation.
May 14, 2018, midnight
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 355 min.
Released: Nov. 20, 2017
Last Air Date: May 14, 2018, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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